Country music legend Glen Campbell has died at age 81 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family announced today.
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What is an Atom?
Atoms are the basic units of matter. They are made up of three particles: protons, neutrons and electrons.
July Was Record Hot for Parts of Alaska and the West
July was record warm for Alaska's northernmost city and the hottest month on record for the globe at Death Valley.
Rare Wildfires Burning in Greenland Seen from Space
Today marks day 10 since the blaze was first detected by instruments aboard NASA satellites.
Climate Change's Impact in the US? It's Already Here, Scientists Say
The impacts of climate change across the U.S. are dramatic, according to a new report.
South Asia May Become Too Hot for Humans to Survive by 2100
By the end of this century, temperatures in South Asia — a region where about one-fifth of the world's population lives — could become too hot and humid for people to survive, according to a new study.
Woman, Scientist … Activist: Female Researchers Take Charge (Op-Ed)
As women, and as scientists, we are here to stand up for public truth-telling and the value of the lives of all women — and all marginalized people.
NASA's Total Solar Eclipse Maps Show Best Viewing Spots (Photos)
On Aug. 21, 2017, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event will give Earthlings across the United States a dazzling sight (through protective eye gear, of course). Check out where the path of totality will be.
Is Brain Damage an Inevitable Result of Playing Football?
A recent study that showed that 110 of 111 brains of deceased NFL players had a serious brain disease raised concerns once again about concussions. But there's a lot we still need to know.
Desert Fossils Reveal 540-Million-Year-Old Jellyfish 'Graveyard'
On a long-gone seashore in what is now Death Valley, ancient, sticky sand retained impressions of the oldest known example of a jellyfish stranding.
Friends with an Ex? Check Your Motives First, Science Says
Staying friends with an ex is a "very pervasive phenomenon," says one psychologist. But these friendships aren't always successful.
You Thought Your Braces Hurt? This Woman's Dental Wire Tore Through Her Gut
A woman in Australia had a dental wire in her digestive system for 10 years before doctors discovered it tearing through her abdomen.
Funny Guy Gets the Girl? How Humor Makes You More Attractive
A sense of humor could help you snag a date, a new study suggests.
Animal Sex: How Red-Eared Sliders Do It
Red-eared slider reproduction involves large claws, extra-long penises and numbers of eggs.
Caterpillars Turned Into Piles of Goop in England
A virus that causes its host, an ill-fated caterpillar, to climb to the top of a tree before being rendered into a pile of goop may have been spotted doing its slimy work in England last month.